Solar power plants with smart batteries: It’s just a matter of time
At the end of 2021, the total capacity of the solar power plants throughout the world was estimated to be 940 GW. According to the forecasts of solar association SolarPower Europe, the total capacity could reach 2 TW by 2025. With the rapidly growing popularity of solar power plants, experts predict that the next breakthrough in this sector will be smart batteries. In the future, solar power plants will not be able to operate without them.
Pairing a battery with solar could cut its overall value, Berkeley Lab report says
Separating generation from storage usually delivers higher value, but it may also deliver higher costs, the report said.
American firm ArcVera enters Indian solar market
The Colorado-based firm has set up an office in Bengaluru to deliver consulting and technical expertise to local developers and investors in solar, wind and hybrid projects, including energy storage.
Aligning infrastructure to accelerate Asia’s energy transition – Black & Veatch interview
Integrated power infrastructure offers an emerging investment opportunity in Asia as the region expands and adapts its energy mix to address sustainability and resilience goals. Narsingh Chaudhary and Mitesh Patel, of engineering, procurement and construction business Black & Veatch, tell pv magazine more.
Another bidding extension for IGL’s solar-plus-battery tender
Bidders can now lodge their interest until July 1 and are required to submit any amendments, signed and stamped, along with the bid.
